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Get Your Culinary Arts Diploma Online

#1

America's Best Culinary School*

ICE, its faculty and alumni have been awarded top honors by the James Beard Foundation, the IACP, USA Today, The Daily Meal and more. Find out why an ICE education puts you in amazing company. [1]

20K

Alumni

Our alumni lead the industry — running top kitchens around the globe, winning awards and transforming the future of culinary innovation. 90% of alumni report* that their ICE education has proved very or somewhat important [2]

50

Years

With years of experience launching culinary careers, ICE is among the most respected culinary schools in America. In the last two years, ICE placed students in over 300 establishments, prompting praise from industry leaders. [3]

Experience the Best of Both Worlds

Get comprehensive training in foundational culinary skills and techniques with our online culinary arts program. Explore major cuisines, palate development, and business fundamentals while gaining hands-on experience through a real-world externship. Enroll now and start cooking like a pro from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Why Students Enroll In Our

Online Culinary Program

Ranked the "No. 1 Culinary School in America"*
Ongoing job placement services and alumni support.
Hands-on, 200-hour externship and networking opportunities.

Campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, two of the nation's culinary capitals.
Chef-instructors with restaurant and food business experience.
632 classroom hours covering essential cooking techniques with high-quality ingredients.

Pursuing Your Culinary Ambitions at ICE

Award-winning, vibrant, and diverse, the Institute of Culinary Education has helped over 16,000 students find their culinary voices — and we are ready to help you find yours. Renowned in the culinary world for providing restaurant and hospitality industries with top talent, our Online Culinary Arts & Food Operations Diploma Program provides quality, professional culinary training opportunities for students residing in AZ, CA, CT, HI, ID, IL, MI, MS, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WY (additional states coming soon). Financial Aid, scholarships and Veterans education benefits are available for those who qualify.

Experience The Difference

A Roster Of 24 Expert
Chef-Instructors from Prominent Restaurant and Food Businesses.

A Proactive Assessment Model To Develop Skills and Hone Techniques.

Hands-On Industry Externship Arranged For Each Student